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Canon PowerShot A630

Canon PowerShot A630
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alaScore 87

433 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 433 reviews of Canon PowerShot A630. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and image quality. The price and screen also get good feedback, but reviews about the focus and viewfinder are different. Many are critical about the image stabilizer and storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A630 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot A630

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 113 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A630 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the durability and image quality are on the whole positive. The battery and usability are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the portability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Canon Powershot A630

 

This slightly pricey, 8-megapixel compact isn't super-trim and sexy, but it works very well in lots of situations. The PowerShot A630 packs an amazing array of useful features and is incredibly simple to operate. Despite the cost, there is plenty to love.

Big, bright articulating 2.5-inch LCD. Easy-to-use manual controls. Direct-vision viewfinder. 4X optical zoom. Lots of manual controls.

A little pricey for a compact. Video could be smoother. Slightly bulky.

The 8MP Canon PowerShot A630 may be a bit bulky for a compact camera, but the great physical controls and easy-to-use features will appeal to those who appreciate a variety of settings to capture their photos.

Oct, 2006
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot A630 review

 

An 8-megapixel version of the 10-megapixel PowerShot A640 , the Canon PowerShot A630 is otherwise identical to its higher-resolution sibling. Both share the same sturdy, chunky body; 35mm-to-140mm-equivalent lens with accessory lens mount; and broad...

Lots of manual controls; flip-out LCD; accessory lenses are available.

Noisy at ISO 800; no image stabilization.

Though it's not a great choice for low-light shooting, the Canon PowerShot A630 is a solid, feature-rich digital camera.

Sep, 2006
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot A630

 

Continue on to Features & Controls Powershot A630 Specifications Image Capture Device Type 8.0 Megapixel, 1/1.8 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Total Pixels Approx. 8.30 Megapixels Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 Megapixels Lens Focal Length...

Sep, 2006
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Canon PowerShot A630 Digital Camera - Hands-On Preview

 

The Canon PowerShot A630 couples an 8.0-megapixel CCD imaging sensor with a 4x optical zoom lens that offers a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 35-140mm, a moderate wide-angle to a somewhat more generous telephoto than you'll find on most compact...

Excellent value for the money ; Bright, attractive color that stops short of seeming overdone ; Good skin tones ; Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well ; Better than average exposure accuracy ; Good lens, generally low distortion and...

Inaccurate optical viewfinder, Too many manuals to find what you need when you need it, Auto rotation not recognized by many other standard applications

Nov, 2006
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Canon PowerShot A630/A640

 

The PowerShot A630 and A640 are two lower priced cameras that offer the manual controls and expandability usually reserved for more expensive cameras. Both cameras feature 4X zoom lens, a rotating 2.5" LCD display, a VGA movie mode, and unlimited...

Very good photo quality, noise levels stay low through ISO 200; ISO 400 still usable too, especially on the A640 ; A bit more zoom than your typical camera in this price range ; Large 2.5" LCD can flip out and rotate; screen is visible in low light ;...

Redeye a problem ; LCD resolution isn't great ; Current zoom setting not shown on LCD ; Can only record about 8 minutes of VGA video due to 1GB file size limit ; Plastic tripod mount; can't swap memory cards while camera is on tripod ; Included memory...

The Canon PowerShot A630 and A640 are two very capable digital cameras that are suitable to beginners and advanced users alike. They offer far more than most cameras in this price range, which is why they earn my enthusiastic recommendation. I would...

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by (photoaxe.com)

Canon PowerShot A630 and A640 Digital Camera Review

 

Their design of these 2 digital cameras is user friendly and well-built, the pictures are great, and they're easy to shoot. Comparing to A530 and A540, A630 and A640 equips with Vari-angle 2.5 inch LCD screen that flips outward and rotates which allows...

Feb, 2007
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Expert review by : Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Canon PowerShot A630

 

Canon's latest full-featured camera is here with the A630. The A630 along with the higher resolution A640 are updates to 2005's well received A610/A620. These two new cameras offer more resolution, a larger 2.5 inch LCD, higher sensitivities and the...

Excellent value for money ; Long battery life with rechargeable batteries ; Good ergonomics; custom option on mode dial ; Large rotating LCD with good visibility ; Full manual controls ; Unlimited continuous shooting and great movie mode ; Fast...

Low LCD resolution ; No live histogram and plastic tripod mount ; No movie focus or optical zoom, limited to 1 GB (about 8 minutes) per clip ; Larger memory card and rechargeable batteries not included

The Canon PowerShot A630 is a mid-sized camera which features 8 megapixels, a rotating 2.5 inch LCD and full manual controls. The A630 has great battery life, a nice grip with easy one hand operation, very good performance and even a custom option on...

Dec, 2006
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Expert review by : Cybernium (neocamera.com)

Canon Powershot A630 Review

 

Canon has done well with the Powershot A630. This compact digital camera has a complete feature set including full-manual controls, manual focus and custon white-balance. The A630 handles well and produces rather images with nicely saturated colors,...

Nicely saturated colors, Good image sharpness, Very low noise up to ISO 100, Great exposure accuracy, Quick focus system, Minimal purple fringing

Noticeable vignetting, Noticeable barrel distortion at wide-angle, Very high noise at ISO 400 and up, Light corner softness, Too few zoom steps, Redeye problems

Nov, 2006
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Expert review by : Ilse Jurrien (photokina-show.com)

Canon PowerShot A630

 

Canon's new PowerShot A630 compact digital camera combines functionality with photographic simplicity, all in a compact form factor that fits snugly in the hand. This 8 megapixel camera packs a high resolution punch to ensure that consumers' most...

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

Another great advanced compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A630 is a wonderful choice for those after a little more control and versatility. It offers great image quality and comes with plenty of useful features.

Sharp pictures, Brilliant colour capture, Lots of features

Some minor over-sharpening issues, Chunky design

Aug, 2008
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